BOOEN — The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country continues its LIVE @ the APP concerts at the historic venue on King Street with Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road headlining its March 24 concert.
Editor’s note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Watauga Democrat. Read moreThis week in the archives: Streaking policy, WWII artifacts found, to drink or not to drink
BOONE — As the final installment in this season’s pilot Local Night at App Theatre series, co-presented with Joe Shannon’s Mountain Home Music… Read moreLocal Night at App Theatre series concludes with The King Bees
BOONE — Appalachian State University recently hosted more than 80 of Watauga County Schools’ quickest-solving math students for the annual Hig… Read moreWatauga County students compete in MathCounts competition
BEAVER DAM — A house is a total loss after a structure fire in the Beaver Dam Fire District early Wednesday morning. Read moreHome a total loss after early morning fire in Beaver Dam Fire District, cause under investigation
WATAUGA — In March 1993, Watauga County Rescue Squad members were preparing for an impending winter storm but weren’t too worried about it. Read moreTwo first responders reflect on 1993 winter storm 30 years later
WATAUGA — The North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry, Three Forks Baptist Association and the Watauga County Fire Marshal’s Office are offering… Read moreLocal organizations offering free smoke alarm inspections and installations
Keith Pittman reported for his 9 a.m. shift at the radio station for what he thought was going to be a typical day of playing music with spora… Read moreA voice through the storm
BOONE — The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, March 16 after more than a year of planning, designin… Read moreBoone Area Chamber of Commerce celebrating new location
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The following information is courtesy of the Boone Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Read morePolice reports
BOONE — Watauga High School will hold a graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023 at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 2 at the Holmes Convocation Cen… Read moreWHS to hold graduation ceremony June 2
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HIGH COUNTRY — High Country Caregivers is a nonprofit organization that supports local famil… Read moreHigh Country Caregivers reaches out, empowers families, transforms communities
HIGH COUNTRY — A national organization focused on fighting the conditions and causes of pove… Read moreNational Community Action report released, WAMY supported more than 3,000 individuals
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The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Register of Deeds Office website… Read moreLand transfers
AVERY COUNTY— Carolina Pizza Co., a local company owned by Chad and Leah Duncan, is opening … Read moreCarolina Pizza Co.expanding to Avery County
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BOONE — The Watauga Pioneers boys' tennis team began conference play this week, losing to the South Caldwell Spartans and beating the Alexande… Read moreWatauga boys' tennis goes 1-1 to open conference play
BOONE — On a chilly late winter evening, the Watauga Pioneers baseball team played their first home game of the season against the Weddington … Read morePioneers baseball bounce back with doubleheader win
BOONE — The Watauga Pioneers softball team emerged victorious, 14-13 in an end-to-end slugfest with the Alleghany Trojans on Wednesday, March 15. Read moreWatauga softball moves to .500 after nail-biting win over Alleghany
The following are highlights from teams across Watauga County for the week of March 7 to March 13 Read moreSports In Brief: March 15
BOOEN — The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country continues its LIVE @ the APP concerts at the historic venue on King Street with Liam Purce… Read moreLiam Purcell & Cane Mill Road next Live At App Theatre concert
BOONE — As the final installment in this season’s pilot Local Night at App Theatre series, co-presented with Joe Shannon’s Mountain Home Music… Read moreLocal Night at App Theatre series concludes with The King Bees
BOONE — High Country Greek owners are expanding to a central location in Boone with the opening of Ambrosia Kafeneio this spring. Read moreAmbrosia Kafeneio to bring Greek cuisine to Boone
This column will run as needed in the Watauga Democrat to feature business-related news in the community. Read moreBusiness Briefs
BOONE — The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, March 16 after more than a year of planning, designin… Read moreBoone Area Chamber of Commerce celebrating new location
